Questions to Ask Before Hernia Surgery

Being told you may need hernia surgery usually leads to another question almost immediately: “What should I ask my surgeon?” That question matters. Hernia surgery is common, but no two patients are exactly alike. The location and size of the hernia, your symptoms, previous operations, general health, lifestyle and even the type of work you […]

Umbilical Hernia in Women After Pregnancy: Symptoms, Treatment and Surgery

Pregnancy changes the body in ways that are easy to notice and others that are not quite as obvious. For some women, one of those changes appears around the belly button. A small bulge may remain after delivery. It might become more noticeable while coughing, lifting the baby, getting out of bed or exercising. Sometimes […]